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Osteotomy and Alar Base Reduction with Dr. Anil Shah (10/09/2014) - Chicago, IL
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I know it's not their job to make me feel better...
flusteredJuly 17, 2014
$1,550
I know it's not their job to make me feel better about myself or help me make a decision, but at least reassure me that I will be in good hands, right? My doctor seemed really knowledgeable but throughout both my consultations, he seemed a little rushed. He answered all my questions and told me exactly what he would do to my nose but didn't seem really empathetic when I said I was unsure and a little scared about going through with it. I guess they don't want to push me into making a decision and then get sued if I don't like my results?
Lady from his staff who runs their e-mail messages me in the same manner. I explained to her that I went to my other plastic surgeon (one who I receive fillers from) and asked for his opinion. He said that he wouldn't even touch my nose. "You don't want a Janet Jackson nose," he said. I explain to her that this made me re-consider my plastic surgery and that I was worried and that if the doctor DID perform surgery on my nose, it has to be a subtle conservative change like he promised in his consultations.
She ignores the entire part of my e-mail where I explain to her about my worries and only tells me when the next available date was. She only said, "I hope you're doing well."
Do all plastic surgeons behave in this manner? Or should I start looking elsewhere?
Lady from his staff who runs their e-mail messages me in the same manner. I explained to her that I went to my other plastic surgeon (one who I receive fillers from) and asked for his opinion. He said that he wouldn't even touch my nose. "You don't want a Janet Jackson nose," he said. I explain to her that this made me re-consider my plastic surgery and that I was worried and that if the doctor DID perform surgery on my nose, it has to be a subtle conservative change like he promised in his consultations.
She ignores the entire part of my e-mail where I explain to her about my worries and only tells me when the next available date was. She only said, "I hope you're doing well."
Do all plastic surgeons behave in this manner? Or should I start looking elsewhere?
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UPDATE (To the surgeons who answered my question)
flusteredJuly 22, 2014
I wrote this on the comments section too, but I thought more people would notice it here.
Funny... I can't comment on my question page so I'll comment here (this is to the surgeons who took the time to answered my question). Well, firstly, thank you for that. However, it's true that I need a second opinion. But just out of curiosity, is this type of behavior normal etiquette for plastic surgeons? Is this the way you, personally, would behave towards your patient? Or is it (and I want an honest answer) because I've only paid the $100 consultation fee and they don't have my money yet? I know doctors are supposed to stay impartial, but it doesn't seem like they care too much for my money. That's the other thing. My Rhinoplasty will only cost me about $1,500. Maybe since the price of my procedure is so low, they're not putting too much thought into it. Ughhh this sucks. I wish it weren't so complicated.
Funny... I can't comment on my question page so I'll comment here (this is to the surgeons who took the time to answered my question). Well, firstly, thank you for that. However, it's true that I need a second opinion. But just out of curiosity, is this type of behavior normal etiquette for plastic surgeons? Is this the way you, personally, would behave towards your patient? Or is it (and I want an honest answer) because I've only paid the $100 consultation fee and they don't have my money yet? I know doctors are supposed to stay impartial, but it doesn't seem like they care too much for my money. That's the other thing. My Rhinoplasty will only cost me about $1,500. Maybe since the price of my procedure is so low, they're not putting too much thought into it. Ughhh this sucks. I wish it weren't so complicated.
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^continued
flusteredJuly 22, 2014
I don't want them to do a shitty job just because I don't need too much of a "fix."
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July 29, 2014
It went well. He suggested the same thing as Shah - alar base reduction (minimizing the width of the base of the nose). However, Shah also suggested an Osteotomy (minamizing the width of the nasal bones across the face). I asked Moynihan about that too. He said he could do that, but he feels that the width of my nasal bones goes with the width of my face and that it wasn't really necessary to reduce it.
But for just the alar base reduction with Moynihan, it will to cost me about $3,500. I'm assuming it's more costly because he doesn't do in-office procedures like Shah does. :/
August 17, 2014
I had a Skype consultation with Anil Shah he seemed very hesitant on performing rhinoplasty surgery on me, he said that he liked the length of my nose and he only wanted to remove my bump but said at the same time that it is the hump on my nose bridge that gives the illusion that my nose is "short". Since he didn't adress the main things I wanted (to remove the bridge but also refine the tip to pointy + remove droopiness to the tip when smiling) I am not choosing him as a surgeon now and going ahead with another surgeon. What changes did he suggest to your nose? I was quoted in total 4100 USD dollar for rhinoplasty. But I think that is way too much considering that he only wanted to remove the hump. You can read my review and see my nose if you are curious.
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